# African Startups: How to Get Your Pitch in Front of the Right Investors and Mentors

URL: https://fosiarw.com/african-startups-pitch-investors-mentors-fosiahub/
Updated: 2026-10-25
Site: FOSIA AGENCY

**In short:** most founders pitch into the void: long decks sent to investors who do not invest in their sector or stage. A clear, structured pitch shown to investors who fit, plus preparation with a mentor, changes that. FosiaHub, built by FOSIA, is the AI-powered hub where African startups meet investors and mentors. It is free to join.

## Why good African startups go unnoticed

Investors receive many pitches and read few. Founders, especially outside the big hubs, rarely know which investors back their sector and stage, and get little feedback when they are turned down. The result: strong teams spend months sending decks that nobody opens.

## What makes a pitch investors read

- **The problem and the customer in two sentences.** Who pays, and why now.
- **Proof, not promises.** Users, revenue, pilots, partners: whatever you can show today.
- **The team.** Why you are the people to solve this.
- **The ask.** How much, for what, and which milestones it buys.
- **The right audience.** A pitch reaches its goal only when it lands with investors who fit your sector and stage.

## How FosiaHub works

1. **Build your pitch profile** in under 10 minutes.
2. **Get your PÉPITE score** across 15 dimensions, to see what to strengthen before investors look.
3. **Get in front of investors who fit.** Once reviewed and live, your pitch is shown to investors who fit its sector and stage.
4. **Prepare with a mentor** before the meetings that matter.

FosiaHub works in English and French, for founders building in Africa and for investors and mentors everywhere. It connects people; it is not a financial intermediary, and no investment money moves through the platform.

## What it costs

- **Free to join,** with 15 welcome credits for founders.
- **Credit packs** from $3 for 30 credits.
- **Plans:** Starter $19 a month, Pro $49 a month.
- **Mentors** keep 90% of what they earn.
- Payment by card or Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel, M-Pesa, Orange).

See the current offer on the [FosiaHub pricing page](https://fosiahub.com/pricing). Investors and mentors have their own pages: [for investors](https://fosiahub.com/for-investors), [for mentors](https://fosiahub.com/for-mentors).

## Frequently asked questions

### Does FosiaHub invest in startups?

No. FosiaHub helps founders, investors and mentors find each other. Investment decisions and money stay between founders and investors.

### Which countries can join?

Founders building in Africa can join, and investors and mentors can join from anywhere.

### Do I need a finished pitch deck?

No. You build your pitch profile on FosiaHub in under 10 minutes, and the PÉPITE score shows what to improve.

Ready? [Create your pitch on FosiaHub](https://fosiahub.com/). Need a website that convinces investors and customers? [Book a free call with FOSIA](/book-appointment/).